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Extreme Sports

14. Ambush Paintball & Lazer Tag

15. Delta Force Rosewood

16. Go Ape! Itchen Valley

Horse Riding

17. Hampshire Riding Therapy Centre

18. Gleneagles Equestrian Centre

19. Pinkmead Farm Equestrian Centre

20. Russells Equestrian Centre

21. Tower House Horses

Indoor Sports

22. AMF Bowling

23. Planet Ice

24. Tenpin Southampton

1. Hampshire Hornets Wheelchair

Basketball Club

2. Autism Climbing as Therapy

3. Cycles4all

4. New Forest Inclusive Cycling

Project

5. Applemore Multi Sports Club

6. Eastleigh Multi Sports Club

7. Solent Sportsability Club

8. Sway Fencing Club

9. Gym Tots

10. Just Jump Trampolining

11. Southampton Gymnastics Club

12. Solent Ski Club for the Disabled

13. Castle Mini Golf

SPORTS

Sports such as climbing, cycling and skiing are becoming increasingly accessible for those with special needs and are great ways to stay in shape. There are also

Horse riding can also be therapeutic and is though to improve self-confidence, communication, balance and awareness. It teaches children how to care for and respect animals.

Extreme sports such as paintballing, go-karting and high ropes courses can be very exciting but generally require a good level of physical ability and understanding of safety procedures in order to actively take part. However, most centres openly welcome spectators free of charge.

See also the activity centre’s for other sporting clubs and opportunities and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Disability Sport Guide:

http://documents.hants.gov.uk/ccbs/Sport/SHIOWDisabilitySportsGuide2013.pdf

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1. Hampshire Hornets Wheelchair Basketball Club

Wheelchair basketball training for physically disabled

children and youths aged 7 to 17 years old

All abilities are welcomed and catered for, and sports

wheelchairs are provided

Crestwood Leisure Centre, Crestwood College,

Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh, SO50 4FZ

07798 852 784 (Nass Dadkah) or 07767 436 340 (Toni Dare)

hornets@live.co.uk

www.hampshirehornets.co.uk

Sundays 10am-12pm

Free taster session then £9 per month

2. Autism Climbing Therapy

An indoor rock climbing program designed especially for

children with additional needs e.g. Behaviour problems,

ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Asperger's and children on the

Autistic Spectrum

Children get one on one attention and encouragement,

so they can climb at their own pace and for their ability

They aim to increase self-esteem, develop trust, build

relationships, increase muscle tone and motor skills etc

Hi ROCK, The Hayling College, Church Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0NU

Calshot Spit, Fawley, Southampton, SO45 1BR

07921 779 154

nicky@aact-climbing.com

www.aact-climbing.com

£12.50 per child for 45 minute session

1:1 session £25

Centres have wheelchair access

but a certain level of ability is

needed to climb

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3. Cycles4all

Trikes - Three wheeled trikes are great for many people

whose balance or confidence may make it difficult to ride

a two-wheeler

Tandems - Two wheeled bikes with one cyclist sitting

behind another. The rider at the rear handles the steering,

but both pedal. Cycling on the back of a tandem is a

great option for cyclists with blindness or other sensory

impairments

Hand-Powered Trikes - A way of cycling using the power

of your arms. A little like the back end of a wheelchair

joined to a fully geared mechanism transferring effort for

the rider's arms to a front wheel

Wheelchair Bike Combo - The back end of a bike is attached

to a kind of wheelchair, enabling even the least active of participants to

experience cycling

Wheelchair Ramp Cycle - The back end of a bike is attached to a ramp suitable

for manual wheelchairs to wheel onto, enabling even the least active of

participants to experience cycling

Side-by-Side Tandems - With three or even four wheels. Two riders sit in

supportive seats and pedal with their legs in front of them. One rider has

steering control. These vehicles are great fun for anyone whose balance, skill or

confidence levels mean they will be happier riding beside a friend or carer

Conventional 2-Wheeler Bikes are also available so those who are able can

ride regular mountain bikes

1 Kingfisher Road, Eastleigh,

Hampshire, SO50 9LH

02380 612 710

info@paviliononthepark.org

www.paviliononthepark.org or www.facebook.com/cycles4alleastleigh

Sessions run:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays

10am-12pm

Check website as they are weather dependent

£3 per person

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4. New Forest Cycling Project

New Forest Inclusive cycling is a project run by The New

Forest National Park and looked after by Cyclexperience in

Brockenhurst where they are hired privately -enabling

young people with disabilities to experience cycling in the

New Forest

They have a range of specially adapted cycles to hire

They also run 10 free sessions per year (contact 01590

646683)

Group hires can be arranged at special prices and bikes

delivered to a location of choice dependent on the area of

the new forest

Brookley Road, Brockenhurst,

SO43 7TW

01590 624 808

ross@cyclex.co.uk

www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/visiting/cycling/inclusive-cycling or www.newforest.co.uk

Opening Times

Everyday 9am-5.30pm

Some free sessions

All ability bikes cost £15-£29 to hire per day

5. Applemore Multi Sports Club

The aim of the Multi-sports club is to facilitate the

inclusion of young people aged 11 to 20 from the local

community, targeting those with learning, physical or

sensory difficulties, in a variety of sporting activities

Claypits Lane, Dibden,

SO45 5TN

02380 423 358

sonia.robins@nfdc.gov.uk

http://www.newforest.gov.uk/healthandleisure/index.cfm?articleid=13278

Wednesdays 4pm-5pm

Term time only

£2 per session

Bikes are accessible, car

parks around the New Forest

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6. Eastleigh Multi Sports Club

Aimed at those aged between 16 and 30 year old with

learning and/ or physical difficulties

They run football, gym sessions, aquafit, dance, multi

sports sessions and holiday activities

Gym: Saturdays 5pm-6pm Wildern Leisure Centre, £3

Football: Sept-July Fridays 6pm-7pm Crestwood

Community Centre, £3

Aquafit: Sundays 5pm-6pm Wildern Leisure Centre, £3

Multi Sport Activities: term time Thursdays 6pm-7pm

Wildern School, Sundays 10am-11am & Saturdays 11am-

12pm Thorndon School

Dance: term time Mondays 5.30pm-6.30pm St

Martins Centre, Queens Road

Several locations, see website for details

01489 587 150

sally.eshraghi@hotmail.co.uk

www.multisportsclub.org.uk

Roughly £3 an hour, pay per activity

Family membership £10 p/a

7. Solent Sportsability Club

A club run by parents aimed at those aged between 5 and 16 years old which provides opportunities for children to participate in physical activities, be part of a team and have fun

Activities include: basketball, football, rounders, outdoor activities, horse riding, bowling and any other suggestions

Events are every 2 weeks roughly 10am-2pm Saturdays usually

Contact to be put on the mailing list and kept up to date with events

First session free then £4 per family, siblings

welcome

Outdoor activity prices vary

Various Locations

07831222 012 (Brett Cooper) or 07833 761 581 (Lucinda Cockram)

enquiries@sportsability.co.uk

www.solentsportsability.co.uk

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8. Sway Fencing Club

Fencing provides good physical exercise, employing practically every muscle and totally absorbing the mind

Sway Fencing club have many years’ experience working with those with disabilities, and are very welcoming

The only restrictions are that children must be attentive, have good reaction times, be able to listen and understand instructions, and be respectful

They have coached wheelchair fencers in the past, and can cater for wheelchair users, in both lessons and competitions.

The club is very sociable, providing a chance to make friends as well as compete and have fun

6 week beginners courses run at various times throughout the year, and all equipment and kit is provided

Brockenhurst College, Lyndhurst Road,

Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZE

01590 683 837

info@swayfencing.co.uk

http://www.swayfencingclub.wordpress.com/

Free taster sessions run

£15 for a 6 week beginners course

(Adults and Juniors)

9. Gym Tots

Suitable for children of all abilities under the age of 5

Classes are designed to provide a safe fun environment for children to explore their fundamental movement skills: climbing, balancing, rolling, jumping and using soft play apparatus

Children learn basic gymnastics skills, action rhymes and songs

Classes also take place at Hedge End Youth&Comunity centre, West End Parish Centre, Horton Heath Community Centre and Hamble Community Sports College

Hamble Community Sports College, Satchell Lane,

Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire, SO31 4NE

02380 455 007

admin@dynogym.co.uk

www.dynogym.co.uk/category.asp?p=GymTots

Contact for price and location details

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10. Just Jump Trampolining

Opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy

trampolining

Movement and rebound therapy for those with limited

physical movement, balance and motor coordination

difficulties and anyone with muscular impairment. It has

been found to help with communication and interaction,

improve motor skills and is an enjoyable form of exercise

Several Children’s Clubs and after school clubs , see

website for times and locations

Chamberlayne Leisure Centre, Weston, Southampton, SO19 9SJ

07712 307 459

enquiries@justjump.org.uk

www.justjump.org.uk

Contact for price details

11. Southampton Gymnastics Club

Tumble Tots, Tumble Bobs and Gym Bobs: for children of all abilities aged 18 months to 5 years. Sessions include action songs, co-ordination activities and time spent on apparatus where children learn to bounce, balance, roll and carry out basic gymnastics skills under the guidance of parents and qualified coaches in a safe and fun environment

Tumble Tots is for 18 months to 3 years old, Tumble Bobs is the next step up, for those aged 3 and 4, then Gym Bobs for children aged 4 and 5

Family Fun sessions: unstructured play sessions for children up to 5 years old and their parents/carers. These run Monday 11.10am-12.10pm and Friday 11.10am-12.10pm

Disabilities Gymnastics: a branch of the Club for participants with disabilities or special needs including physical, behavioural & learning difficulties

Junior session: (5-10 years) Redbridge School, Tuesdays 4pm-5pm

Senior session: for 10 years and over, Tuesdays 5pm-6pm

Contact for more details, session costs and locations vary

Redbridge School, Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, SO16 9RJ

Bitterne Leisure Centre, Dean Road, Southampton, SO18 6QA

02380 529 952

sotongym@hotmail.co.uk

www.sotongym.co.uk

Tumble Tots

Mondays 10.20am-11am Wednesdays 9.30am-10.10am

Saturdays 9am-9.40am

Bitterne Leisure Centre

Tumble Bobs

Mondays 9.30am-10.10am Mondays 4pm-4.40pm

Wednesdays 11am-11.40am Wednesdays 2pm-2.40pm Fridays

9.30am-10.10am Saturdays9.45am-10.25am

Gym Bobs

Mondays 5-6pm

Tuesdays 4pm-5pm

Wednesdays 4pm-5pm

Thursdays 4pm-5pm

Fridays 4pm-5pm

Saturdays 10am-11am

Bitterne Leisure Centre

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12. Solent Ski Club

The club gives people with any disability the opportunity

to try skiing

High quality teaching and guidance to provide enjoyment

and independence to skiers with disabilities

Friends and family can join in

Price includes hire of skis and equipment (wear long

sleeves, gloves and comfortable trousers).

Lots to try including Ringos (inflatable rubber rings which

you sit in to slide down the slope)

Contact beforehand for relevant paperwork that needs

completing, and to let them know you are going so they

can ensure enough staff

Alpine Sports Centre, Thornhill Road, Bassett,

Southampton, SO16 7AY

info@solentskiclub.org.uk

www.solentskiclub.webs.com

2nd Saturday of every month from 12pm-2pm

Taster session £3

2 hour session £6

13. Castle Mini Golf

18 Hole Crazy Golf, 18 Hole Putting Greens, 9 Hole Par 3 Pitch & Putt

Soft Drinks, Ice Creams, Tea & Coffee, Snacks available

The attraction is ideal for families with young children and the centre contains a variety of facilities that include a picnic area, a snack shack and public toilets

Opening Times

April-August Everyday (except Thursday)

11am-7pm

Contact for details, weather dependent

Southsea Common, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3PB

07964 985 747

www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/things-to-do/castle-mini-golf-p842361

Prices

Crazy Golf/ Pitch &Putt/ Putting

Children must be under 14, for pitch & putt they must be 10-14

Adult: £2.70/ £3.30/ £2.60

Child: £2,.50/ £3/ £2.40

Senior: £2.40/ £3.40/ £2.40

Special short putters available to

hire for wheelchair users

Tennis pavilion couple hundred

yards away has disabled toilets

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14. Ambush Paintball & Laser Tag

Ambush Paintball: minimum age 11 years

2014 plans to bring in low impact paintballs

reducing minimum age to 8 years

Training and assistance from staff, all equipment

provided, drinks and snacks available and photos &

prizes at the end of the day

Several different games on varying terrain -fast

paced and dirty! Great fun, but tiring and can be

painful

Ambush Laser Tag: minimum age 8 years

Played in woodlands with games and scenarios

similar to paintball, but no protective goggles or

clothing is required, as there is no mess or pain

Raglington Farm, Botley Road, Shedfield, Southampton, SO32 2HL

07836 762 787

christine@ambushpaintball.co.uk

www.ambushpaintball.co.uk

NOT wheelchair accessible , all terrains

and steps up to toilets

Prices

Package costs vary, see website for details

Paintball Packages:

Between £10 and £65

Laser Tag: £15 per player per hour

15. Delta Force Rosewood Paintball Centre

Minimum age 10 years

Games and battle scenarios in woodlands on rough

terrain

All equipment and protective clothing is provided.

Wear old clothes -games are fast paced and dirty!

Can be tiring and painful

Lee Lane, Romsey, Southampton, SO16 0AD

08444 775 050

enquiry@paintballgames.co.uk

www.paintballgames.co.uk/paintball-rosewood-centre

NOT wheelchair accessible , all terrains and steps

up to toilets

Prices

Ages 8-10 Mini Paintballing: 12pm-4pm £29.99 per person

Ages 10-17 Junior Paintballing: 9.15am-4.3opm £14.99 to

£34.99 per person dependent on number of paintballs used

18+ Adult Paintballing: 9.15am-4.3opm £9.99 per

person for entry and equipment hire, overall price

Dependent on number of paintballs used

A number of special deals on paintball costs

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16. Go Ape! Itchen Valley

Tucked away in 440 acres of beautiful woodland and meadows close to the River Itchen Go Ape’s Tree Top Adventure involves fun and adventure across five sites. Each site features our award winning high ropes, awesome crossings, tunnels, bridges and an epic wind-in-your-face zip wire to finish

Go Ape is a great way to get some fresh air, exercise and to overcome fears

Minimum age 10 years

Minimum height 1.4m/4 ft. 7

Maximum weight 20.5 stones/130kg

Highest point: 14m

The course requires a good level of physical fitness and capability as it includes rope ladders and cargo nets to climb. Children also need to be able to stay attentive during the safety briefing. 2 adults are required for 1 child with learning/behavioral disorders and also physical disorders. They do their best to accommodate any additional needs

The course takes 2-3 hours to complete, and there are routes to choose from which vary in difficulty.

All safety equipment is provided.

Café, gift shop and toilets are located nearby at the Visitors Centre

There are also walking trails, a large children’s play area and play equipment throughout the park, and picnic benches

Lee Lane, Romsey, Southampton, SO16 0AD

08444 775 050

enquiry@paintballgames.co.uk

www.paintballgames.co.uk/paintball-rosewood-centre

Prices

10% discount if you take a letter showing you use Rose

Road

Gorillas (18+): £30

Baboons (10-17): £24

Opening Times

Weekends in February, March & November

Everyday 23rd March to 30th October (except Thursdays and

Fridays)

Exact opening times dependent on daylight hours

Wheelchair access limited, tarmac paths around the Centre and play area but rough tracks

through the woodland

Disabled toilets at the Visitors Centre

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17. Hampshire Riding Therapy Centre

The Centre specialises in horse riding for adults and

children with disabilities/special needs, aiming to improve

confidence self-esteem as well as help children with their

conditions

Indoor and outdoor horse riding, lifting equipment

available

New -inclusive cycles available for hire, contact for details

Morelands Copse Farm, Hensting Lane,

Fisher’s Pond, Eastleigh, SO50 7HH

01962 777 714

hrtc@btinternet.com

www.hampshire-riding-therapy-centre.org.uk

Contact for Prices

18. Gleneagles Equestrian Centre

Disabled riding is catered for, but no lifting equipment is available

Children must be able to have good upper body movement, so they can get onto a horse and hold themselves up unaided

Allington Lane, West End,

Southampton, SO30 3HQ

02380 473 370

info@gleneagles.org.uk

www.gleneagles.org.uk

See website for Prices

19. Pinkmead Farm Equestrian Centre

Children must have good upper body movement, so they can get onto a horse, hold themselves up unaided, and hold the reins with both hands

Children would be taught in a mixed group

Birthday parties also offered

Kings Corner, Botley,

SO30 2HA

01489 783 087

info@pinkmead.co.uk

www.pinkmead.co.uk

Private lesson

30 mins beginner session

£27.70 off-peak

£32.30 peak

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20. Russells Equestrian Centre

Disabled riding is catered for, but no lifting equipment is

available, so visitors need to have a sufficient level of

mobility to get onto the horses.

Children can share ponies to keep costs down, and

grooming and leading are part of the hours session

The teacher has 30 years experience, including 10 years in

running a group for the disabled.

New Place, Allington Lane, West End,

Southampton, SO30 3HQ

02380 473 693

caroltheboulton@yahoo.co.uk

www.russellsec.com

£14 per pony per hour

£23 assessment lesson (for new riders)

21. Tower House Horses

For children and young people (8+) with disabilities or

special educational needs, equine assisted learning is an

effective intervention

Interacting with horses has been found to be beneficial for

those on the autism spectrum, as well as those with

attachment issues, challenging behaviour, social

difficulties, attention disorders and mild to moderate

learning difficulties. Sessions are tailored to meet the

needs of either individuals or small groups

Horse Handling Clubs are run for children with special

needs and disabilities, and are subsidised by Hampshire

County Council Short Breaks. These sessions do not involve

riding horses, as they offer equine assisted learning

through ground-based activities with horses

The Tower House, Micheldever Station,

SO21 3AL

01926 774 245

info@towerhousehorses.co.uk

www.towerhousehorses.co.uk

£15 for a 3 hour session (this is a reduced price)

Specially adapted

activity equipment

No disabled but an

accessible one (ground

floor), assistance can be

provided

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22. AMF Bowling

10 pin bowling -ball raps, lane bumpers & lightweight balls available

American pool, juke box, diner, big-screen sports, bar, amusement arcade, free WiFi

The Swan Centre, Wells Place,

Eastleigh, SI50 5SF

0844 826 3011

www.amfbowling.co.uk/our-centres/eastleigh

Opening Times

Monday to Friday 11am till late Saturday 9.30am till late

Sunday 10am till late

Prices

Adult: From £5.50

Under 16’s: From £4.50

Family: From £17.75

23. Planet Ice

Ice skating for all ages and abilities. ‘Learn to Skate’ courses, family deals, after-school skating, parent & toddler sessions, café and birthday parties

Ice Shows – watch celebrities and professional skaters on the ice

Opening Times

Monday to Friday 12pm-12am Saturday 9am-12am Sunday 10am-12am

Prices

Prices vary depending on the session time/ day

Spectators fee (over 21’s): £2 Skate Hire:

£8 Basingstoke £6.50 Isle of Wight

Quay Road, Ryde Esplanade, Isle of WIGHT, PO33 2HH

Leisure Park, Basingstoke, Hants, RG22 6PG

01983 615 155 (Isle of Wight) or 01256 355 266 (Basingstoke)

iow@planet-ice.co.uk and Basingstoke@planet-ice.co.uk

www.planet-ice.co.uk/arena

Contact in advance to discuss wheelchair

accessibility arrangements

24. Tenpin Southampton

Bowling (ball ramps & lane bumpers available)

Café, bar, amusement arcade, American pool and

lazerquest (1 game £6 per person)

Open till 12am every night in school holidays

Prices

One game £6.99 adult, £5.49 child Discounts for more games played

& various offers available

Auckland Road, Southampton,

SO15 0SD

0871 873 2450

www.tenpin.co.uk/southampton